REJOICE IN THE LORD THEME FOR 2019 REVIEW

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REJOICE IN THE LORD THEME FOR 2019

REJOICE IN THE LORD THEME FOR 2019

REVIEW God’s will for you! • “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To

REVIEW God’s will for you! • “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you” (Phil. 3: 1). • “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” (Phil. 4: 4). • “And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory” (I Pet. 1: 8)

REVIEW God’s will for you! Rejoicing choice. is a command… therefore it is a

REVIEW God’s will for you! Rejoicing choice. is a command… therefore it is a

REJOICING DOESN’T REQUIRE LIFE TO BE PERFECT Do we have to feel good to

REJOICING DOESN’T REQUIRE LIFE TO BE PERFECT Do we have to feel good to rejoice? Acts 5: 41 Acts 16: 23 -25 Philippians 1: 13 -14, 17, 21 -25

PERSPECTIVE CHANGES EVERYTHING Illustration • • Stub toe getting out of bed Backed up

PERSPECTIVE CHANGES EVERYTHING Illustration • • Stub toe getting out of bed Backed up toilet DVR malfunctioned Dog peed on carpet Cat threw up on shoes Flat tire All before 8 AM Can you still rejoice when everything is going wrong?

PERSPECTIVE CHANGES EVERYTHING Illustration • • Stub toe getting out of bed Backed up

PERSPECTIVE CHANGES EVERYTHING Illustration • • Stub toe getting out of bed Backed up toilet DVR malfunctioned Dog peed on carpet Cat threw up on shoes Flat tire All before 8 AM Would they complain about their morning?

PERSPECTIVE – “IN THE LORD” CHANGES EVERYTHING “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord.

PERSPECTIVE – “IN THE LORD” CHANGES EVERYTHING “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you” (Phil. 3: 1). “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” (Phil. 4: 4). “And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory” (I Pet. 1: 8)

PERSPECTIVE – “IN THE LORD” CHANGES Psalm 16: 11 – in your presence is

PERSPECTIVE – “IN THE LORD” CHANGES Psalm 16: 11 – in your presence is fullness of joy; in EVERYTHING your right hand there are pleasures forever Psalm 21: 1, 6 – “Oh Lord, in your strength the king will be glad and in your salvation how greatly he will rejoice!. . . For you make him most blessed forever; You make him joyful with gladness in your presence. ” Jer. 15: 16 – “Your words were found and I ate them, and Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I have been called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts. ”

PERSPECTIVE – “IN THE LORD” CHANGES EVERYTHING I Pet. 4: 13 -14, 16 –

PERSPECTIVE – “IN THE LORD” CHANGES EVERYTHING I Pet. 4: 13 -14, 16 – “but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. If you are reviled for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you… But if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. ”

BLESSINGS IN JESUS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Access to God through

BLESSINGS IN JESUS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Access to God through prayer (John 16: 2324, 26 -27) The inseparable love of God (Rom. 8: 38 -39) Success and strength in all circumstances (Phil. 4: 13) Salvation and eternal glory (II Tim. 2: 10) Eternal life / Immortality / Victory over death (Rom. 6: 23; II Tim. 1: 9 -10; I Cor. 15: 57) Made alive, seated in heavenly places, kindness of God (Eph. 2: 4 -7) A life worth living (not in vain) (I Cor. 15: 58)

CONCLUSION If you wish to rejoice: • Focus on Jesus. • Maintain your relationship

CONCLUSION If you wish to rejoice: • Focus on Jesus. • Maintain your relationship with Him. • Treasure your relationship with Him To belong with Jesus is worth any sacrifice (Mt. 13: 44) Rejoice In The Lord!